Dr. John Hilinski
Chosen as one of San Diego's top three doctors in Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr. John Hilinski is a double board certified facial plastic surgeon in Coronado, San Diego County. He is board certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and in head and neck surgery. His practice focuses only on procedures of the face and neck, with special attention to rhinoplasty. Dr. Hilinski earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed a general surgery internship and a head and neck surgery residency at UCSD Medical Center, then a facial plastic surgery fellowship. He has published many articles and chapters and lectures at surgical conferences across the country.
(619) 296-3223
131 Orange Ave, Suite 106, Coronado, CA, 92118
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Why did we choose Dr. John Hilinski as one of our Top Doctors?
Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. John Hilinski as a top facial plastic surgeon in San Diego because of his Harvard training, double board certification, and strong academic record. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in 1995. He then completed a general surgery internship and head and neck surgery residency at UCSD Medical Center. After that, he finished a facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Hilinski is board certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. His training gives him a full view of facial anatomy.
What sets Dr. Hilinski apart is his focus on the face and neck alone. At his practice in Coronado, he listens closely and explains each option in clear language. He is known for his work in rhinoplasty and has built a detailed teaching guide on the procedure. As a resident at UCSD, he earned the Chairman’s Award and an Outstanding Resident Academic Achievement Award. Castle Connolly has named him a Top Doctor for five years. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. John Hilinski among the top three facial plastic surgeons in San Diego.
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